Abstract
The X-80 steel chemistry has been modified by increased Mn, Cr and Mo that decrease B S, and two groups of leaner base chemistries have been used with low carbon (LC) and high carbon (HC) that correspond to 0·04 and 0·07 wt-%C respectively. The alloy design approach is to lower B S and to provide offsetting decreases to the carbon equivalent P cm and alloy mix cost. The final microstructures of plate steels, their tensile and toughness properties were obtained. The effects of alloying on the evolution of final microstructure and mechanical properties were discussed.